Page 2 - From Miller to You
Miller Electric manufactures a full lineof welders and welding related equipment.For information on other quality Millerproducts, contact your local Miller distributor to receive the latest fullline catalog or individual catalog sheets. To locate your nearestdistributor or service agency call 1-800-...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 5 - SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING; Symbol Usage; Arc Welding Hazards; ELECTRIC SHOCK can kill.
OM-1326 Page 1 Return To Table Of Contents SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING som _8/03 1-1. Symbol Usage Means Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazardswith this procedure! The possible hazards are shown inthe adjoining symbols. Y Marks a special safety message. . Means “Note”;...
Page 7 - Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance; California Proposition 65 Warnings
OM-1326 Page 3 Return To Table Of Contents 1-3. Additional Symbols For Installation, Operation, And Maintenance FIRE OR EXPLOSION hazard. D Do not install or place unit on, over, or nearcombustible surfaces. D Do not install unit near flammables. D Do not overload building wiring − be sure power sup...
Page 8 - Principal Safety Standards
OM-1326 Page 4 Return To Table Of Contents 1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, ANSI Standard Z49.1,from American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126(phone: 305-443-9353, website: www.aws.org). Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparati...
Page 9 - SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − À LIRE AVANT; Signification des symboles; Dangers relatifs au soudage à l’arc
OM-1326 Page 5 Revenez à la table des matières SECTION 2 − CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ − À LIRE AVANT UTILISATION som_fre 8/03 2-1. Signification des symboles Signifie « Mise en garde. Faire preuve de vigilance. »Cette procédure présente des risques identifiés par lessymboles adjacents aux directives. Y I...
Page 10 - LE BRUIT peut affecter l’ouïe.
OM-1326 Page 6 Revenez à la table des matières Le rayonnement de l’arc génère des rayons visibles etinvisibles intenses (ultraviolets et infrarouges) suscep-tibles de causer des brûlures oculaires et cutanées.Des étincelles sont projetées pendant le soudage. LES RAYONS DE L’ARC peuvent cau-ser des b...
Page 12 - Principales normes de sécurité
OM-1326 Page 8 Revenez à la table des matières 2-4. Principales normes de sécurité Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, norme ANSI Z49.1,de l’American Welding Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd, Miami FL 33126(téléphone : (305) 443−9353, site Web : www.aws.org). Recommended Safe Practices for...
Page 13 - SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS; Symbols And Definitions; SECTION 4 − INSTALLATION; Specifications
OM-1326 Page 9 Return To Table Of Contents SECTION 3 − DEFINITIONS 3-1. Symbols And Definitions Wire Feed Output X Duty Cycle Do Not Switch While Welding V Volts Increase On Off Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Gun Wire Feed Spool Gun Gas Input Gas Output Voltage Input Press To Reset U 0 Rated No-Load V...
Page 14 - Welding Power Source Duty Cycle And Overheating; A or V; Welding Gun Duty Cycle And Overheating; CAUTION
OM-1326 Page 10 Return To Table Of Contents 4-2. Welding Power Source Duty Cycle And Overheating 4 Minutes Welding 6 Minutes Resting 6 Minutes Welding 4 Minutes Resting Duty Cycle is percentage of 10minutes that unit can weld at ratedload without overheating. If unit overheats, Thermistor (T)opens, ...
Page 15 - Installing Work Cable And Clamp
OM-1326 Page 11 Return To Table Of Contents 4-4. Volt-Ampere Curves ssb1.1 10/91 − 196 844 / S-0700 1 Normal Volt-Ampere Curves The volt-ampere curves show thenormal minimum and maximumvoltage and amperage outputcapabilities of the welding powersource. Curves of other settings fallbetween the curves...
Page 16 - Connecting A Spoolmatic; Changing Polarity
OM-1326 Page 12 Return To Table Of Contents 4-7. Connecting A Spoolmatic R 15A Or 30A Gun The Spoolmatic 15A or 30A welding gun connects directly to the 10-pin receptacle on the front of the welding powersource − no adapter required. NOTE: Two welding guns may be connected to the welding power sourc...
Page 17 - Installing Gas Supply
OM-1326 Page 13 Return To Table Of Contents 4-9. Installing Gas Supply 802 028-A / Ref. 802 477-B Tools Needed: Obtain gas cylinder and chain torunning gear, wall, or otherstationary support so cylindercannot fall and break off valve. 1 Cap 2 Cylinder Valve Remove cap, stand to side ofvalve, and ope...
Page 18 - -10. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension
OM-1326 Page 14 Return To Table Of Contents 4-10. Installing Wire Spool And Adjusting Hub Tension When a slight force is neededto turn spool, tension is set. 15/16 in Use compression springwith 8 in (200 mm) spools. Tools Needed: 072573-B / 802 922 Installing 1 Or 2 lb Wire Spool To install either a...
Page 19 - -13. Selecting A Location And Connecting Input Power
OM-1326 Page 15 Return To Table Of Contents 4-12. Electrical Service Guide Input Voltage 200 230 400 460 575 Input Amperes At Rated Output 48 42 24 21 17 Max Recommended Standard Fuse Or Circuit Breaker Rating In Amperes Circuit Breaker 1 , Time-Delay 2 60 50 30 25 20 Normal Operating 3 70 60 35 30 ...
Page 24 - SECTION 5 − OPERATION; Controls
OM-1326 Page 20 Return To Table Of Contents SECTION 5 − OPERATION 5-1. Controls Ref. 205 637 1 Voltage Control Turn control clockwise to increasevoltage. 2 Wire Speed Control Turn control clockwise to increase wirefeed speed. JOG Mode If the trigger on either gun is held formore than 3 seconds witho...
Page 25 - Voltmeter And Wire Feed Speed Meter Operation
OM-1326 Page 21 Return To Table Of Contents 5-2. Voltmeter And Wire Feed Speed Meter Operation 1 Voltmeter 2 Wire Feed Speed Meter Power Up Status Both meters display 888 at unit power up. After one second, preset values appear onboth meters. The MIG gun settings (notspool gun) are always the defaul...
Page 26 - SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING; Routine Maintenance; Months; Unit Overload
OM-1326 Page 22 Return To Table Of Contents SECTION 6 − MAINTENANCE &TROUBLESHOOTING 6-1. Routine Maintenance Y Disconnect power before maintaining. . Maintain more oftenduring severe conditions. 3 Months Replace unreadable labels Repair or replacecracked weld cable Clean and tighten weld termin...
Page 27 - Changing Drive Roll and Wire Inlet Guide
OM-1326 Page 23 Return To Table Of Contents 6-4. Changing Drive Roll and Wire Inlet Guide 1 Securing Screw 2 Inlet Wire Guide Loosen screw. Slide tip as close todrive rolls as possible withouttouching. Tighten screw. 3 Anti-Wear Guide Install guide as shown. 4 Drive Roll The drive roll consists of t...
Page 28 - Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner
OM-1326 Page 24 Return To Table Of Contents 6-6. Cleaning Or Replacing Gun Liner Ref. 800 797-C 5/16 in, 10 mm To Reassemble Gun: Install and tighten new liner. Cut liner off 3/4 in (20 mm) (3/8 in[9.5 mm] for aluminum) from headtube. Install adapter, contact tip, andnozzle. Y Disconnect gun from un...
Page 29 - Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube
OM-1326 Page 25 Return To Table Of Contents 6-7. Replacing Switch And/Or Head Tube Ref. 800 795-C 1 Remove handlelocking nut. 2 Remove switch housing. Note: If installing newswitch, push switch lead connectors onto terminal ofnew switch (polarity is not important). Install switchback into handle, an...
Page 30 - Troubleshooting
OM-1326 Page 26 Return To Table Of Contents 6-8. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy No weld output; wire does not feed. Be sure line disconnect switch is On (see Section 4-13). Replace building line fuse or reset circuit breaker if open (see Section 4-13). Secure gun trigger connections (see Section 4-6...
Page 32 - SECTION 7 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM
OM-1326 Page 28 Return To Table Of Contents SECTION 7 − ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM Figure 7-1. Circuit Diagram
Page 34 - Typical MIG Process Connections
OM-1326 Page 30 Return To Table Of Contents SECTION 8 − MIG WELDING (GMAW) GUIDELINES 8-1. Typical MIG Process Connections Y Weld current can damageelectronic parts in vehicles.Disconnect both batterycables before welding on avehicle. Place work clamp asclose to the weld as possible. Wire Feeder/ Po...
Page 35 - Typical MIG Process Control Settings; NOTE
OM-1326 Page 31 Return To Table Of Contents 8-2. Typical MIG Process Control Settings These settings are guidelines only. Material and wire type, joint design, fitup,position, shielding gas, etc. affect settings. Test welds to be sure they comply tospecifications. NOTE 3.5 x 125 A = 437 ipm 2 x 125 ...
Page 36 - Holding And Positioning Welding Gun
OM-1326 Page 32 Return To Table Of Contents 8-3. Holding And Positioning Welding Gun Welding wire is energized when gun trigger is pressed. Before lowering helmet andpressing trigger, be sure wire is no more than 1/2 in (13 mm) past end of nozzle,and tip of wire is positioned correctly on seam. NOTE...
Page 37 - Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape
OM-1326 Page 33 Return To Table Of Contents 8-4. Conditions That Affect Weld Bead Shape Weld bead shape depends on gun angle, direction of travel, electrode extension(stickout), travel speed, thickness of base metal, wire feed speed (weld current),and voltage. NOTE Slow FILLET WELD ELECTODE EXTENSIO...
Page 38 - Gun Movement During Welding; Poor Weld Bead Characteristics
OM-1326 Page 34 Return To Table Of Contents 8-5. Gun Movement During Welding Normally, a single stringer bead is satisfactory for most narrow groove weld joints;however, for wide groove weld joints or bridging across gaps, a weave bead ormultiple stringer beads works better. NOTE 1 Stringer Bead − S...
Page 39 - Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter
OM-1326 Page 35 Return To Table Of Contents 8-8. Troubleshooting − Excessive Spatter Excessive Spatter − scattering of molten metal particles thatcool to solid form near weld bead. S-0636 Possible Causes Corrective Actions Wire feed speed too high. Select lower wire feed speed. Voltage too high. Sel...
Page 40 - -11. Troubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration
OM-1326 Page 36 Return To Table Of Contents 8-11. Troubleshooting − Lack Of Penetration Lack Of Penetration − shallowfusion between weld metal andbase metal. Lack of Penetration Good Penetration S-0638 Possible Causes Corrective Actions Improper joint preparation. Material too thick. Joint preparati...
Page 41 - -14. Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead
OM-1326 Page 37 Return To Table Of Contents 8-14. Troubleshooting − Waviness Of Bead Waviness Of Bead − weld metal that is not parallel and does not coverjoint formed by base metal. S-0641 Possible Causes Corrective Actions Welding wire extends too far out of nozzle. Be sure welding wire extends not...
Page 42 - -17. Troubleshooting Guide For Semiautomatic Welding Equipment
OM-1326 Page 38 Return To Table Of Contents 8-16. Common MIG Shielding Gases This is a general chart for common gases and where they are used. Many different combinations (mixtures) ofshielding gases have been developed over the years. The most commonly used shielding gases are listed in thefollowin...
Page 44 - SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST
OM-1326 Page 40 Return To Table Of Contents SECTION 9 − PARTS LIST 803 008-B . Hardware is common andnot available unless listed. 20 21 23 15 16 14 13 12 22 4 5 6 10 11 7 8 9 19 2 1 − Fig 9 -2 17 − Fig 9 -4 3 − Fig 9 -6 18 − Fig 9 -3 Figure 9-1. Main Assembly
Page 53 - Note
OM-1326 Page 49 Return To Table Of Contents 9-7. Drive Roll And Wire Guide Kits Note Base selection of drive rolls upon the following recommended usages: 1 V-Grooved rolls for hard wire. 2 U-Grooved rolls for soft and soft shelled cored wires. 3 U-Cogged rolls for extremely soft shelled wires (usual...
Page 54 - Notes
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